hysterical
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“It’s hysterical because everybody’s afraid not to wear them,” one White House aide told the Journal.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
And when Pete and his cohorts arrive, they’re too broadly quirky to be either menacing or hysterical, although Olyphant’s long-suffering leader has some nice moments slowly processing how dumb Todd and Allegra are.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Often, they’re the same thing, like Byrne’s stiff blonde wig or her set of fake teeth that impede several lines of dialogue to hysterical results.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
The presentation is just a tiny bit hysterical.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
“What do you want me to do? You’re hysterical enough for both of us.”
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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